Drink lots and lots of water - a lot of the haggardness comes from dehydration.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:55 AM on July 22, 2008

This is not sales 101, just things that have made me buy more stuff at craft fairs:

-Having a story about materials - reclaimed stuff, purchased on vacation, etc.
-Cute packaging goes a long way if I'm shopping for gifts
-Perceived discount for multiples - like if necklaces are $15/each or $25/two, I'll almost always buy two, or look for another item. If I'm buying at a flea market, I'll haggle, but I don't like to haggle when someone's creativity... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 1:41 PM on July 14, 2008

Check out "Don't You Realize Fat is Unhealthy?" over at Shapely Prose.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:32 AM on July 9, 2008

As a data point, when anyone I know has been involved in a personal injury case, the standard was 30-33% if the claim was settled, or 40-45% if it went to court. I (and my friends in question) live in Ohio.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 11:53 AM on July 1, 2008

Seconding the temp agency thing. I worked with Kelly Services during my summers while I was in college, and for a bit after I graduated too. Pay was better than retail and gave me experience working in a variety of offices.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 6:50 AM on June 18, 2008

I used to have this same problem all the time - I found that eating a small amount of simple carbs (such as a piece of toast or, as metahawk suggests, saltines) helped a lot.

Of course, now that my gall bladder is gone, the problem has gone away as well. Gallstones often come along with weight loss, so if you notice any other symptoms that could be indicative of that, might be something to check out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:31 AM on June 17, 2008

I've been in the car-deer collision. It's quite an impact. We were able to drive into a nearby parking lot, and called the police. When they arrived, they asked a few preliminary questions for the police report, and then asked what we wanted to do with the deer. Apparently, we had the legal right to keep it, as we had killed it. Since we gave the good officer a big "no thanks," he indicated that it would be picked up at a later time. He helped us check out the car to assure that it was... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 2:04 PM on June 9, 2008

Keep in mind that an average white t-shirt only has an SPF of about 7. Wear sunblock every day, no matter what you're wearing, if you want to make sure your skin is protected.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:03 AM on June 9, 2008

Supposedly, that's what it was made for. But there's a medically approved kind that's different than what you get at your local office supply store.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:11 AM on June 6, 2008

My guess is Manchester Terrier + Beagle.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 5:02 AM on June 2, 2008

When my (now) husband proposed, after the initial excitement of being newly engaged died down, I put that poor boy under a microscope. I picked fights about silly details about the wedding, and continued the argument if he quickly acquiesced with a "whatever you want is fine, dear" because that meant he didn't care. I was a major pain in the ass, but I think it was two-fold - a) do the little things that annoy me about him in the beginning have the potential to become those things... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:14 AM on May 25, 2008

If you have a fairly typical body type, you may be able to find a suit that fits well enough at a thrift store. Re-donate it after the funeral.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:11 AM on May 23, 2008

This doesn't specifically address your budget concerns, but my mother always tells me (as she's reminding me she has fewer grandchildren than most of her friends) that if you wait until you can afford it to have kids, you never will. Go for it, and make adjustments accordingly.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:28 AM on May 5, 2008

My first thought was to alternate picking one week at a time until the year was taken, and then switch who goes first for next year.

However, I've heard lots of stories that begin, "My family always does X for Memorial Day..." so it would be nice to have some continuity year by year. I'd suggest that one of you always gets Memorial Day, the other always gets Labor Day, and you alternate years with Independence Day.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 1:41 PM on April 21, 2008

If your doctor thinks that codeine (or any other prescription pain medication) is appropriate for you, she can call your preferred pharmacy with the prescription for you to pick up at your convenience. Call your doctor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:05 AM on April 21, 2008

Bally Fitness offers this test, I believe in the neighborhood of $50 (usually free if you buy a personal training package.) You don't need to be a member, but you do need to be prepared to deal with a sales pitch.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:54 AM on April 18, 2008

In my experience, the more formal the wedding, the more likely that the meal and events will be paced to fill the entire evening (that is, until 11 or 12.) You may have the ceremony, then cocktails/appetizers, then a toast and dance, then the salad, etc., whereas with a more casual event, you'll probably have ceremony, a bit of mingling time, then dinner will be served.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 5:38 AM on April 16, 2008

The number 40% sticks in my head, either as the number of couples who do or don't have sex on their wedding night. Either way, it's a big enough number that we said, "Statistics and exhaustion be damned, we're getting it ON!"
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:31 AM on April 14, 2008

I think a different attitude will help you in the future. Instead of "You're wrong and here's why" in the middle of class, approaching him during office hours might be a better bet. Try, "I got a different answer to this question, can we go through the problem together?" Both of you may learn something new.

In this instance, however, I'm voting with those who say "take your 99% and be happy with it."
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:14 AM on April 9, 2008

I've seen auctions that offer a free gift or shipping discount contingent on final price, i.e. "Free Shipping if auction reaches $250!" Since you're willing to discount shipping anyway, that might be a way to reach a price you're hoping for.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:21 AM on April 7, 2008

I don't think you're out of line to ask for a review in 6 months, but how familiar are you with the salary structure of the employer? What do you mean by "the max they could offer?" Is the salary range for the position $X0,000-Y0,000 and you're asking to start at $Y0,000 and get a raise in 6 months? That may be impossible without a promotion. What is a typical, standard annual increase? For many employers, a 5% pay increase would be reserved for those employees who "exceed... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 12:45 PM on March 27, 2008

My favorite new trick my dog picked up accidentally is "Go wake up Daddy," in which he jumps on the bed and licks my husband's face. So much more effective AND less noisy than an alarm clock!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 12:41 PM on March 20, 2008

If you can't/don't want to contact anyone to find out about a registry, you can try to find it on the knot. They search several of the most popular registries, if they are registered somewhere like a department store or crate and barrel, you'll likely get a hit.

If that doesn't work, there's always tacky lingerie. Or a basket with a bottle of wine, a few candles, and some bubble bath. His and her bathrobes if you're feeling generous.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 2:09 PM on March 1, 2008

In my experience, the thinner the pasta, the better it is in whole grain. I can't find a penne I like, but give me just about anyone's angel hair and I find it absolutely yum.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:33 AM on February 21, 2008 marked best answer

I was still having headaches about 2 months into my generic bupropion SR. I switched to branded Wellbutrin XL and they went away within a week.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:55 AM on February 19, 2008

It seems as though hotel towels are often a little shorter - maybe look into who supplies hotels? Also, if you're more interested in the size than what they look like, there are lots of kids' towels (usually in a set with washcloth though).
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 5:58 AM on February 19, 2008

Follow up. If she mentions a medical test or an upcoming rough meeting or whatever, remember to ask her about it later. If she got through a crisis a little while ago, ask how she's doing with that. If her family member or dog was sick, ask how they're doing.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:01 AM on February 12, 2008

If you're just worried about the number for a specific event, you'd probably lose about that much by following the Atkin's induction phase for your 2 weeks. But it'd most likely come back after you added carbs back in.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 11:10 AM on January 28, 2008 marked best answer

I had it for a year and I miss it. In fact, this question reminds me I've been meaning to sign up again.

You mentioned a concern about spending more because you didn't have to pay shipping; if you shop Amazon at all like I do, you may spend less. For example: Gee, I need this $12 item. Wow, I'll have to pay $4 to ship that item. But if I find something else I want for $13, I can get it shipped for free! Yippee! That makes MUCH more financial sense... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 6:37 AM on January 20, 2008 marked best answer

I believe cat food is higher in protein (and maybe fat) than dog food; the same is probably true of the treats. I've heard that regularly feeding a dog a diet of cat food can lead to kidney problems, but I doubt the occasional cat treat will harm your pups. We use pieces of cat food as training treats because they're so little and nummy.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 1:50 PM on January 18, 2008

Blue Steel?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:50 AM on January 9, 2008

Stop feeding him and give him Immodium - half a tablet should do it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:58 AM on January 8, 2008

Oh, and, um... 3 days of diarrhea definitely means a call to the vet, too. That's just something to try in the meantime.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:59 AM on January 8, 2008

Oh, also, if he doesn't have any 'appetite' for water, you can try giving him low-sodium chicken broth or making ice cubes out of broth.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 12:03 PM on January 8, 2008

We have some filled bones like these for our little monsters. It takes them a while to work out all the good stuff, esp. if we get the ones that are 7-8" long. Once they do, we fill them up with canned dog food and freeze them. Keeps them busy for a couple hours, at least.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:14 AM on January 7, 2008

Is there a Trader Joe's nearby? That's where I get my Lindemans fix. Can't remember the price offhand, but they sell the wine-bottle sized bottles.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 6:48 AM on December 28, 2007

Yeah, still stealing. I'd probably just turn it over to an office manager or whoever, or to the vending guy if I saw him the next time he was out.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 10:06 AM on December 27, 2007

This may not be that bad. Reds are notoriously difficult to make "take," and with being a semi-permanent dye, a few washings with a harsh shampoo might tone it down enough.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:45 AM on December 21, 2007

The best waitress I know - the only person my husband and I request by name when we go out - is incredibly observant. A couple examples: I'd been playing around with the ketchup bottle and left it upside down, and she brought a new bottle under the assumption the bottle on the table was nearly empty. Another time, my husband removed his sweater about 10 minutes after we were seated, and the next time she came to the table, she asked if we were too warm, and would we like to move to a... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 1:49 PM on December 20, 2007

I found a lot of storage bins and boxes at Dollar General and other dollar stores for, well, $1.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 9:32 AM on December 20, 2007

We play a 5-in-1 card game every year on Christmas Eve. Of course, I'm not remembering the details all that well, but you need a couple decks of cards and lots of pennies. The five games go like this:

1. During the deal, each person chooses red or black. If they choose red and have more red cards dealt, the dealer gives them a penny. If there are more black, they give the dealer a penny.

2. Next is whoever has the best poker hand. I can't... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:55 AM on December 19, 2007

Cleveland=Thieveland
Las Vegas=Lost Wages
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:48 AM on December 17, 2007

It's way over your budget, but there's really no getting any cuter than this.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:36 AM on November 22, 2007

Smash TV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:13 AM on November 14, 2007 marked best answer

When he saw me at my absolute lowest and didn't go away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:11 PM on November 12, 2007

Left over from a stint in physical therapy for a back injury, I have two daily stretch breaks scheduled into my Outlook at work.

You should also replace your smoke detector battery.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:48 AM on October 25, 2007

I wouldn't be offended by it in any way, but I also wouldn't change my activity on the sites solely based on one (author, band, friend, etc). I think a simple, "I'll no longer be maintaining this profile, please check out this Facebook profile for updates" would be perfectly etiquettiblish.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 7:52 AM on October 20, 2007

Were the washer and dryer available to use for free? When we did laundry in our building, our budget was nearly $50/month in quarters. For the inconvenience of not having it in the building at all? I would guess I would need to spend about 6 hours a month out of my home to do our laundry in a laundromat. So probably about $60/month less, since time is money and all. Although honestly, I don't work that cheap and I would likely avoid a living situation without convenient laundry.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 1:31 PM on October 19, 2007

Can't you split the difference and put most of the money down and take a small-ish loan ($5000)? The fact that you're paying consistently on time is more important than the amount of your payment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 8:08 AM on October 18, 2007

You can always read it later. You can't un-know what you find out. Wait it out as long as you can.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ferociouskitty at 12:29 PM on September 26, 2007